incurring

verb

present participle of incur
as in contracting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incurring
  1. contracting
  2. pursuing
  3. seeking
  4. catching
Verb
  • Three Kentuckians have been hospitalized after contracting measles since officials confirmed an ongoing outbreak in Western Kentucky, according to information on the Kentucky Department for Public Health's website.
    — Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2026
  • AGPhotography/Adobe Stock A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri that's found in warm freshwater, state health officials said.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of contracting
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  • Both certainly worked less in their final years than during the peaks of their careers, but continued giving interviews, making appearances and pursuing their creative passions.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Friday, on the other side of the country, marked the Hurricanes’ first opportunity since that fateful day to get back on the path toward pursuing a championship.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of pursuing
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  • The Democrat-Gazette sued the commission seeking information from the contract.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • North of the city, half a dozen candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for Moulton's soon-to-be-former seat in the 6th Congressional District.
    — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of seeking
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  • Smith answered Saturday against Ball State, catching eight passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns — all before halftime — and striking the pose after his second score.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • An angler could have a ton of fun catching bluegills under the lights with fly fishing gear.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of catching
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“Incurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurring. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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